Seasonal dishes

Orange pumpkin, white parsnips, potatoes, red onions, and greens combine to create a delicious, colorful array of roasted vegetables, perfect as a holiday side dish. And to make the vegetables...

Two additional ingredients—rose water and fresh strawberries—transform a classic gin and tonic into a new, special drink. You can also add freshly squeezed lime juice for a more familiar twist.

Steaming canned lentils (or any canned beans) for a few minutes will soften and refresh their flavor. Hot beans will more easily absorb the marinade's oil and...

Baked eggplant is tossed with aromatic walnut oil, garlic, onion, and chopped fresh parsley for a simple yet delicious Middle Eastern-inspired side dish. Before baking,...

Chickpeas and fresh corn are baked in the oven with cilantro, then tossed with grape tomatoes and green onions in a mustard-infused vinaigrette. The result is a delicious and filling salad that...

Cut fresh corn off the cob, roast it in the oven to bring out its sweet flavor, and toss it with black beans, sweet grape tomatoes, and fresh herbs in a vinaigrette.

Rutabaga and turnip are two undeservedly forgotten yet incredibly healthy root vegetables that, when prepared correctly, will delight the whole family and become a staple in your winter diet. Bake...

Save dried Provencal herbs for the winter, and when summer vegetables are in season, roast a Provencal chicken with juicy tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, olives, and fresh rosemary. These same vegetables, soaked in...

Roasting celery root in the oven helps bring out its natural sweetness, which balances out that distinctive celery flavor. The longer you roast it, the sweeter it becomes. When ready...

A mix of sautéed mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms elevates the flavor of the cauliflower and green beans in this side dish. Add crispy, salty bacon bits and fresh herbs to the vegetables, and you've got...

This warm salad of roasted grape tomatoes and toasted bread is a cozy, comforting take on summer panzanella. Add garlic and oregano for a zesty flavor. Toss the pieces...

If you want to impress your guests with a unique side dish, bake acorn squash halves in the oven and serve half per person. It looks impressive, but it's quite easy to prepare with a creamy...

If you love the sweet and spicy flavor of tarragon, let it shine through in the ultimate holiday treat: roast turkey. Rub the turkey on all sides with butter mixed with...

Mix butter with lemon juice, green onions, and parsley and rub it all over the turkey, including under the skin, before roasting. The bird should be at room temperature so the meat...

This turkey captivates with traditional Thanksgiving flavors, but is perfect for any winter holiday. The secret ingredient is the orange-cranberry glaze, which is brushed on the bird...

Rub the turkey all over, including under the skin, with butter, maple syrup, and chipotle peppers, then roast until golden brown. The skin will be super crispy, and the meat...

Kosher turkey comes already brined, so to make it truly delicious, all you need to do is add a few aromatics; no salt is needed. Mix the butter...

The next time you roast a chicken with Provencal herbs, toss a couple of handfuls of red or white grapes on the baking sheet next to it. Just one unusual ingredient, and the dish immediately...

If you love the Pina Colada cocktail for its tropical flavor and refreshing effect, then we have good news for you! This recipe makes the flavor even more tropical by adding coconut and...

Make these miniature sandwiches (sliders) using polenta slices instead of traditional bread rolls. The polenta, tomatoes, and onions are baked together in the oven, which saves time and helps enhance the flavor...

This recipe uses Mexican Oaxaca cheese, soft, creamy, and incredibly chewy when hot. Just imagine it's the perfect combination of mozzarella and braided cheese. Stuff it with peppers...

A flavorful tomato sauce with olives makes the perfect base for this simple fried egg dish, which is cooked on the stovetop, covered, to ensure the egg is perfectly set and...

Crispy plantain chips are very popular in Africa, Latin America, and other parts of the world. They're not only a delicious snack but also a great ingredient for dishes, adding...

While Hawaiian pizza is considered exotic, the salty-sweet combination of pineapple and ham has quite a following. This recipe is perfect for camping, provided you have a cast-iron...

This tropical ice cream may be dairy-free, but it's still smooth and creamy thanks to the coconut cream. Note that this recipe uses coconut...

If you have a pizza stone, make the most of it! It produces not only delicious pizza, but also meat and vegetables. Make sure your stone is grill-safe, and at your next party...

Planter's punch is an American cocktail of rum, citrus, sugar, and spices that was invented in the late 19th century, but its origins remain unclear. Although some claim to have created it...

Swap corn chips for thin slices of crispy baguette and give this appetizer an Italian twist. Tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, fragrant basil… This pizza-flavored appetizer is perfect...

Transform a large pineapple into a stunning keg for your tropical cocktail. Freeze the pineapple pulp and then make a Piña Colada with it. Insert a spigot into the pineapple keg, fill it with the cocktail, and...

The combination of canned and dried pineapple in this cheesecake's topping not only enhances the flavor, but also provides additional texture that contrasts beautifully against the delicate...

Despite the intricate Christmas flower design, these festive cookies are quite simple to make. The addition of cream cheese makes the dough pliable and easy to...

These adorable cookies look like miniature plum tarts and are assembled in much the same way: circles are cut out of shortcrust pastry, fruit is added to the center, and everything is covered...

These breakfast sandwiches taste like they're straight off the grill at a diner, but with the added bonus of a smoky grilled flavor. And since all the ingredients are cooked on a single pizza stone, you get...

This salsa is made using a technique popular in Mexican cuisine: roasting vegetables until they blacken, which adds more flavor and aroma to the sauce. Roast chili peppers and tomatillos...

Cook a delicious breakfast over a campfire with potatoes, bacon, cheese, and fried eggs. For this, you'll need a cast-iron sandwich maker. Heat it before adding the potato mixture, and the sandwich...

Sweet and savory pineapple casserole is a popular side dish in the Southern United States, and for good reason: it's as delicious with Thanksgiving turkey as it is with glazed Christmas...

This sponge roll is reminiscent of a tropical getaway with its appearance and flavor. Fresh pineapple is filled with maraschino cherry cream, wrapped in a fluffy coconut sponge, and topped with a soft...

If you're throwing a Mexican-themed party, the centerpiece should be this cake, shaped like a vibrant piñata, a staple of Mexican celebrations. For ease of preparation, use...

The ever-popular double-patty burger gets a Southern twist in this recipe. Two thin, grilled patties, seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, are topped with melting cheddar cheese and layered with...

Vareniki in a vegetable stew instead of regular potatoes is an interesting solution that both adults and children will love. This stew is literally filled with vegetables – cabbage, pumpkin, mushrooms. Very healthy, but...

This classic vanilla cake with airy buttercream frosting offers a cool, minty twist, topped with M&M's Christmas trees. To make these trees, use wafer...

Who said hot chocolate has to be dark? It's just as delicious with white chocolate, and topped with crushed red and white candy canes and a dash of mint extract, the drink...

This dish is a great way to get kids to eat vegetables, because everyone loves macaroni and cheese! You can also add green peas to the broccolini. When the mac and cheese is ready, sprinkle it on top...

Pignoli are Sicilian almond cookies filled with pine nuts. They are especially popular in Italy at Christmas and during the winter holidays. They are easy to make, and their nutty flavor is refreshingly citrusy...

If you need to use up leftover pickle brine, this recipe is a great solution. Because the brine is already infused with flavor and aroma, it's perfect for pickling ready-made...

This cake is a mint and chocolate lover's dream and a perfect treat for Christmas dinner. It's filled with vanilla ice cream mixed with crushed peppermint candies and topped with a thick layer of...

This simple yet stunning dessert uses marshmallow Peeps birds. Sandwich vanilla ice cream between two birds to create a delicious treat, perfect for...

These adorable truffles are made not from chocolate, but from sponge cake (almost like cake pops!) and are filled with the delicious tropical flavor of coconut and pineapple. For this recipe, use store-bought pound cake...

Quick pickled vegetables are a great appetizer to have on hand for your next meal or drink. Who can resist the savory taste of pickled garlic or carrots? Just chop the vegetables...

This recipe makes the Brazilian Caipirinha, a cocktail made with cachaça, lime, and sugar, even more tropical: simply replace the lime juice with fresh pineapple! Add plenty of mint, and enjoy!